Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on developing Alaska’s natural resources
Candidates answer four questions, including whether there should be oil development in ANWR and whether the Roadless Rule should apply to the Tongass National Forest.
Anchorage Assembly postpones vote on process for removing mayor
The vote followed nearly five hours of public testimony that was marked by frequent interruptions. Security removed two people for yelling.
Election filing deadline reveals crowded statewide races
Dozens of Alaskans are running for statewide office but most legislative races have fewer than five candidates
National Guard rescues injured biker in Cooper Landing
The cyclist had crashed on a trail just off the southeast corner of Cooper Lake, on the Resurrection River trail.
Food aid groups in Alaska say need is approaching early pandemic levels as relief money ends and prices rise
The Food Bank of Alaska reported that households served at its mobile food pantries went from about 1,900 in February to more than 3,700 in April.
For 13 years she’s cared for her husband who has memory loss. Now she’s looking for help.
The number of Alaskans with memory loss is set to nearly double by 2030. Resources to help are limited, but navigators help caregivers find them.
DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate
The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."
Beluga whales swam up the Kuskokwim River to Bethel and scientists want samples of them
In an unusual event, a pair of beluga whales swam about 60 miles up the Kuskokwim River to Bethel. After word got out, boaters pursued the belugas and took at least one of them. Now, an official is working to collect samples of the animal to better understand where it came from.
Anchorage’s top library administrator was being investigated for workplace complaints. Bronson fired the investigator.
Heather MacAlpine started looking into what she called “disturbing” allegations about the work environment under Deputy Library Director Judy Eledge shortly before she was fired, emails and interviews show.
Palin leads the race for cash in Alaska US House election
Former Gov. Sarah Palin is ahead of the field in campaign fundraising. But a rival has surpassed her by tapping his personal wealth.
Gov. Dunleavy’s office contracts ex-aide for ‘statehood defense’
The contract with Strategic Synergies LLC was signed in April and released by Dunleavy’s office last week
Ahead of filing deadline, almost a third of the Alaska Legislature isn’t seeking reelection
Turnover could dampen momentum on a long-awaited fiscal plan, some lawmakers say.
As EPA moves to block Pebble mine, supporters and opponents look to details
The EPA said mining the Pebble deposit would result in unacceptable loss of salmon habitat, both at the site and further downstream.
Special prosecutor charges former Alaska attorney general nominee with sexual abuse of a minor
Ed Sniffen has been charged with three counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor.
In-person voting is underway in Alaska’s special primary election. Here’s what to know.
Ballots have been mailed out to registered voters, but if you’d rather vote in person, you can go to one of 170 voting sites.
Bird flu detected in red fox and eagles found dead in Unalaska
Wildlife officials say the animals were most likely feeding on birds that had died from the H5N1 avian influenza.
Pair of hikers rescued from Resurrection Pass
The hikers called for help on their satellite phone saying they couldn't make it through snow and water in the pass.
Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on abortion rights
In their own words.
Flying to the Lower 48 this summer? It’ll cost you. A lot.
A round trip ticket from Anchorage to Seattle in July will easily put you out $1,000.
An ocean first: Underwater drone tracks CO2 in Alaska gulf
The research could be a major step forward in ocean greenhouse gas monitoring.